"Its cautious optimism because we are known to squander opportunities," said Sujeev Shakya, founder of the Kathmandu-based Nepal Economic Forum, of the recent drop in load-shedding."."We had to run our business according to the load-shedding schedule."Demand for electricity has long outstripped supply in Nepal, with energy production severely depressed by chronic under-investment and inefficiencies in the power network.Experts say it could be generating 83,000 megawatts of power, but its total installed generation capacity currently stands at less than two percent of that.Experts say it could be generating 83,000 megawatts of power, but its total installed generation capacity currently stands at less than two percent of that.In addition, he brought online some power plants that had been sitting idle due to poor maintenance, and launched a public awareness campaign to encourage people to avoid electricity-guzzling activities -- like ironing and pumping water -- in the evenings when demand for power is at its highest."Demand for electricity has long outstripped supply in Nepal, with energy production severely depressed by chronic under-investment and inefficiencies in the power network.Construction on two long mooted projects is finally expected to begin later this year."Development of hydro energy infrastructure requires a long-term view.The result has been crippling for domestic industry and deterred foreign investment, while crucial infrastructure development has flagged in the years of political paralysis that followed the end of the Maoist insurgency in 2006 and the overthrow of the monarchy two years later.He added: "Now at (the) NEA you have a good guy and he may try to reform, but the system is designed to take care of the interests of few."But at that time I felt that whatever I said I could manage more than that.But arguably the single greatest weapon Ghising has is the backing of the prime minister and the energy and finance ministers. And with these short-term governments its very difficult to believe they can have a long-term view," said Shakya.""We had to run our business according to the load-shedding schedule. There was unequal distribution of electricity that was not as per the rules of NEA," said Ghising. Clients would call and check if there was light," the salons owner Anita Shrestha told AFP."Its cautious optimism because we are known to squander opportunities," said Sujeev Shakya, founder of the Kathmandu-based Nepal Economic Forum, of the recent drop in load-shedding.That would be a game changer for the Himalayan nation, which currently relies on India for electricity in the winter dry season.That would be a game changer for the Himalayan nation, which currently relies on India for electricity in the winter dry season.Construction on two long mooted projects is finally expected to begin later this year."When I was appointed I set the goal that I would at least make Kathmandu load-shedding free," Ghising told AFP.But that has all changed since Kulman Ghising was appointed head of the Nepal Electricity Authority in September last year.It will take around seven years before they come online, but even one would double Nepals current generation capacity, eventually transforming it into an energy exporter."Before there was some mismanagement that some industries get 24 hours (of power), some industries get 12 hours, some industries get only 8 hours."When I was appointed I set the goal that I would at least make Kathmandu load-shedding free," Ghising told AFP. There was unequal distribution of electricity that was not as per the rules of NEA," said Ghising."There is a tension that there will be power cuts again if the government changes.Load-shedding -- previously up to 16 hours a day in the winter dry season -- has all but ended in the countrys three largest cities and in other major towns been reduced to around two hours on alternate days."Before there was some mismanagement that some industries get 24 hours (of power), some industries get 12 hours, some industries get only 8 hours.The policy was meant to give 24-hour power to around 20 big employers, but had expanded after decades of mission creep -- and backhanders.He overhauled the hydropower generation system -- storing water at times of low demand so more could be generated at peak hours."But at that time I felt that whatever I said I could manage more than that.Scheduled power cuts -- known as load-shedding -- have been a part of daily life in the impoverished landlocked country for decades, forcing small businesses to rely on expensive generators or simply close when the lights went out.The result has been crippling for domestic industry and deterred foreign investment, while crucial infrastructure development has flagged in the years of political paralysis that followed the end of the Maoist insurgency in 2006 and the overthrow of the monarchy two years later.But with the average tenure of governments in Nepal at around seven months, many are concerned that another change at the top could reverse the recent gains.For one of the first times in Nepals short history as a parliamentary democracy, all four are members of the Maoist party and that political alignment is bearing fruit."I dont know the details, but I feel like Nepalis were kept in the dark for too long," said Shrestha as she styled a clients hair into cascading curls.Political alignment Ghisings formula to end the power cuts involved tackling some basic inefficiencies.But arguably the single greatest weapon Ghising has is the backing of the prime minister and the energy and finance ministers. He also ended a policy that provided electricity round the clock to certain industries."Nepal with its mountain river system should be an energy-producing powerhouse.
The country is due to hold its first local elections in nearly two decades later this year and the Maoists need to show results to boost their chances at the polls.But that has all changed since Kulman Ghising was appointed head of the Nepal Electricity Authority in September last year.Kathmandu: The continuous whirl of hair dryers is a novel sound at the Blush Beauty Point parlour in Nepals capital Kathmandu, which until just five months ago had to close at regular intervals because of power cuts. And with these short-term governments its very difficult to believe they can have a long-term view," said Shakya. Clients would call and check if there was light," the salons owner Anita Shrestha told AFP.In addition, he brought online some power plants that had been sitting idle due to poor maintenance, and launched a public awareness campaign to encourage people to avoid electricity-guzzling activities -- like ironing and pumping water -- in the evenings when demand for power is at its highest. He also ended a policy that provided electricity round the clock to certain industries.And on the now lit streets of Kathmandu, suspicion darkens the mood.Kathmandu: The continuous whirl of hair dryers https://www.nb-huayi.com is a novel sound at the Blush Beauty Point parlour in Nepals capital Kathmandu, which until just five months ago had to close at regular intervals because of power cuts."Nepal with its mountain river system should be an energy-producing powerhouse.But with the average tenure of governments in Nepal at around seven months, many are concerned that another change at the top could reverse the recent gains.He overhauled the hydropower generation system -- storing water at times of low demand so more could be generated at peak hours.And on the now lit streets of Kathmandu, suspicion darkens the mood.The policy was meant to give 24-hour power to around 20 big employers, but had expanded after decades of mission creep -- and backhanders.Political alignment Ghisings formula to end the power cuts involved tackling some basic inefficiencies.Load-shedding -- previously up to 16 hours a day in the winter dry season -- has all but ended in the countrys three largest cities and in other major towns been reduced to around two hours on alternate days."Development of hydro energy infrastructure requires a long-term view.
For one of the first times in Nepals short history as a parliamentary democracy, all four are members of the Maoist party and that political alignment is bearing fruit."I dont know the details, but I feel like Nepalis were kept in the dark for too long," said Shrestha as she styled a clients hair into cascading curls.It will take around seven years before they come online, but even one would double Nepals current generation capacity, eventually transforming it into an energy exporter.Hydro potential But while Ghising might have turned on the lights for much of Nepal, the country will need to harness its huge hydropower potential to keep the electricity flowing.The country is due to hold its first local elections in nearly two decades later this year and the Maoists need to show results to boost their chances at the polls."There is a tension that there will be power cuts again if the government changes.Hydro potential But while Ghising might have turned on the lights for much of Nepal, the country will need to harness its huge hydropower potential to keep the electricity flowing.He added: "Now at (the) NEA you have a good guy and he may try to reform, but the system is designed to take care of the interests of few
The country is due to hold its first local elections in nearly two decades later this year and the Maoists need to show results to boost their chances at the polls.But that has all changed since Kulman Ghising was appointed head of the Nepal Electricity Authority in September last year.Kathmandu: The continuous whirl of hair dryers is a novel sound at the Blush Beauty Point parlour in Nepals capital Kathmandu, which until just five months ago had to close at regular intervals because of power cuts. And with these short-term governments its very difficult to believe they can have a long-term view," said Shakya. Clients would call and check if there was light," the salons owner Anita Shrestha told AFP.In addition, he brought online some power plants that had been sitting idle due to poor maintenance, and launched a public awareness campaign to encourage people to avoid electricity-guzzling activities -- like ironing and pumping water -- in the evenings when demand for power is at its highest. He also ended a policy that provided electricity round the clock to certain industries.And on the now lit streets of Kathmandu, suspicion darkens the mood.Kathmandu: The continuous whirl of hair dryers https://www.nb-huayi.com is a novel sound at the Blush Beauty Point parlour in Nepals capital Kathmandu, which until just five months ago had to close at regular intervals because of power cuts."Nepal with its mountain river system should be an energy-producing powerhouse.But with the average tenure of governments in Nepal at around seven months, many are concerned that another change at the top could reverse the recent gains.He overhauled the hydropower generation system -- storing water at times of low demand so more could be generated at peak hours.And on the now lit streets of Kathmandu, suspicion darkens the mood.The policy was meant to give 24-hour power to around 20 big employers, but had expanded after decades of mission creep -- and backhanders.Political alignment Ghisings formula to end the power cuts involved tackling some basic inefficiencies.Load-shedding -- previously up to 16 hours a day in the winter dry season -- has all but ended in the countrys three largest cities and in other major towns been reduced to around two hours on alternate days."Development of hydro energy infrastructure requires a long-term view.
For one of the first times in Nepals short history as a parliamentary democracy, all four are members of the Maoist party and that political alignment is bearing fruit."I dont know the details, but I feel like Nepalis were kept in the dark for too long," said Shrestha as she styled a clients hair into cascading curls.It will take around seven years before they come online, but even one would double Nepals current generation capacity, eventually transforming it into an energy exporter.Hydro potential But while Ghising might have turned on the lights for much of Nepal, the country will need to harness its huge hydropower potential to keep the electricity flowing.The country is due to hold its first local elections in nearly two decades later this year and the Maoists need to show results to boost their chances at the polls."There is a tension that there will be power cuts again if the government changes.Hydro potential But while Ghising might have turned on the lights for much of Nepal, the country will need to harness its huge hydropower potential to keep the electricity flowing.He added: "Now at (the) NEA you have a good guy and he may try to reform, but the system is designed to take care of the interests of few
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